We are renovating a former watermill and its surroundings back to their former glory. The property sits on 8000 m² of land. We are looking for people with skills in gardening, building, cleaning and general help.
What type of host are you?
- Private individual / family.
What are you looking for help with?
- Building
- Computer/web
- Farming/gardening
- General help
- Writing
What is the mission of your community?
We would like to mix different cultures and exchange art, food and music from all over the world. Maybe we are a bit stuck in the seventies, but we would like to make the world a better place again.
How many volunteers can you host?
- More than two volunteers.
When do you need volunteers?
- From 25 June 2019.
How many hours of help per day?
- 4 to 5 hours of help per day.
How many days of help per week?
5 days per week, 2 days off.
Life at the old watermill
Please only apply if you bring happy vibes and are actually willing to work.
Some skills and practical experience would be very welcome.
Are accommodation and food included?
Yes, we offer food and accommodation.
Type of accommodation
- Private room
- Private room for a couple
Diet and nutrition information
If we have more than one helper, vegans and vegetarians may need to cook for
themselves. All basic food is free here, except for alcohol and sweets, which
you buy for yourselves.
Visa information
No, we cannot help with visas.
Volunteers’ benefits
Cultural exchange and great tips and tricks on how to prepare food, plus the
chance to live in a unique historic watermill setting.
What to do in your free time
Toulouse, Carcassonne,
Castelnaudary and Narbonne (beach) are all close by, within about 20 minutes
to 1 hour. There are many historic and world heritage sites on the doorstep.
Language
English, French, German and Spanish.
How to get to your site
- Airport Toulouse Blagnac, shuttle bus to the train station Toulouse Matabiau,
train to Castelnaudary (about 52 minutes), then bus to Villepinte. - Or airport Carcassonne, shuttle bus to Carcassonne train station, train to
Castelnaudary (about 20 minutes), then bus to Villepinte.
Is there internet access?
Yes.
Contact details 🔍📧
Please note: This volunteer project listing may be outdated.
Information regarding availability, dates, tasks and requirements might no
longer be accurate. We recommend contacting the host directly to confirm
the current status of the project.
Host name: Angie
Host email: angielinkie AT gmail DOT com
Is this volunteer project still relevant in 2025?
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